Peter in the Bible

Meaning: a rock or stone

Exact Match

For it is true when I say, not one little letter or even a portion of a letter will be removed from the law of Moses until everything is accomplished [that is required by them]. [When that happens, then] heaven and earth will pass away [i.e., be destroyed. See II Peter 3:12].

Verse ConceptsAffirmationsGuardiansHeaven And EarthLettersPensReliabilityScripture, Sufficiency OfGod Is UnchangeableUniverseThings Passing AwaySmall ThingsThe Universe DestroyedA Little BitAlphabetScriptures FulfilledThe World Being TemporaryTaking Care Of The Earthfeedbackfulfillment

And Peter went down from the ship and walked upon the waters to go to Jesus: but seeing the wind boisterous, he was afraid, and beginning to sink cried out, Lord, save me.

Verse ConceptsSinkingSave Us!

And when they [i.e., both Jesus and Peter] got up into the boat, the wind [immediately] stopped.

Verse ConceptsMiracles Of ChristTempest StilledDivine Power Over NatureCessationBoatsThings Stopping

He said, "Yes." When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes -- from their sons or from foreigners?"

Verse ConceptsAffirmative ActionEntering HousesThinking ArightAssentingWhat Foreigners DoTax To Be Paidtaxes

Just then, one of those who were with Jesus [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10], reached out with his sword and struck the head priest's servant [with it], shearing off his ear.

Verse ConceptsSevering Body Partscutting

But Peter denied it before them all. "I do not know what you mean," he replied.

Verse ConceptsDenying ChristNot Knowing About ChristNot Understanding Languagedenial

and he denied a second time, and that with an oath, saying, I know not the man. And a little after, they that stood by came to Peter and said,

Verse ConceptsLying, Examples OfNot Knowing About ChristMental Abusedenial

And after a little [while] those who were standing there came up [and] said to Peter, "You really are [one] of them also, because even your accent {reveals who you are}."

Verse ConceptsStandingThings RevealedNervousnessSpeech

And while walking along the shore of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw Simon [i.e., Peter] and his brother Andrew casting their net in the lake, for they were fishermen.

Verse ConceptsFishermenCall To ServiceFishing

And as soon as they left the synagogue, they went into the house of Simon [i.e., Peter] and Andrew, taking James and John with them.

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleEntering HousesGoing Outside

Simon [Peter] and his companions searched [everywhere, looking anxiously] for Him,

Verse ConceptsFinding

After Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, it became known that He was [back] at home [i.e., possibly at the house of Peter and Andrew, where He was staying. See 1:29].

Verse ConceptsIndividuals going homeTelling Of Jesus

They laughed at Him scornfully. But after having all the people wait outside He took the child's father and mother, along with those who came with Him [i.e., Peter, James and John] and went in to where the [dead] child lay.

Verse ConceptsLaughterEntering HousesChrist Driving Out PeopleChrist Going With PeopleMocking Christ

Peter answered him, "You are the Messiah!" Jesus sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.

Verse ConceptsChrist Concealing ThingsWarning Individuals

(Peter didn't know how to respond, because they were terrified.)

Verse ConceptsFear Of ChristThose Who Were Ignorant

And when Peter, James and John [See verse 2] returned to [the rest of] the disciples, they saw a large crowd gathered around them, and the experts in the law of Moses disputing with them.

Verse ConceptsJudaismCrowds Around JesusChrist With His Disciples

But Peter kept on emphatically saying, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And they all kept saying the same thing.

Verse Conceptsdenial of Jesus ChristPeter, The DiscipleResigned To Deathvulnerabilitydenial

But a certain disciple that was standing nearby [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10] drew his sword and struck the head priest's servant [i.e., Malchus. See John 18:10], shearing off his ear.

Verse ConceptsOpposition, To Sin And EvilUnwise ZealAnonymityThings StrippedSevering Body Parts

And Peter had come after him at a distance, even into the house of the high priest; and he was seated with the captains, warming himself in the light of the fire.

Verse ConceptsWarming

But Peter denied it. "I do not know or understand what you mean," he replied. Then he went out into the porch;

Verse ConceptsDissentNot Knowing About ChristNot Understanding Languagedenial

But again he said it was not so. And after a little time, again those who were near said to Peter, Truly you are one of them; for you are a Galilaean.

Verse ConceptsDissentClosing Up

Then Peter began to curse and swear, saying, "I do not know this man you are talking about."

Verse ConceptsPrayerlessnessNot Knowing About ChristSwearing

And they fled out of the tomb, for they were all trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing about it to anyone, for they were afraid to do so. AN ANCIENT APPENDIX But they reported briefly to Peter and his companions all they had been told. And afterward Jesus himself sent out by them from the east to the west the sacred and incorruptible message of eternal salvation. \b ANOTHER ANCIENT APPENDIX

Verse ConceptsConfusionTremblingFear, Of UnknownBewildermentJesus TombThose Who Did Not Tell

And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.][And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]

Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchConfirmationApostles, IdentficationMiracles, Nature OfMission, Of The ChurchMissionaries, Support ForPreaching, Effects OfWork, Divine And HumanMinisters, Way They Should TeachThe Witness Of GodSigns And Wonders Of The GospelMiracles Authenticate God's MessageDiscipleshippreachingfollowing

So, He left the synagogue and entered Simon's [i.e., Peter's] house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was [in bed] stricken with a high fever. And they [i.e., Andrew, James and John, besides Peter. See Mark 1:29] begged Him [to do something] for her.

Verse ConceptsdiseasesMothers, Responsibilities OfPeter, The DiscipleSuffering, Nature OfMother In Laws

When daybreak came, Jesus left [Simon Peter’s house] and went to a secluded place; and the crowds were searching for Him, and [they] came to Him and tried to keep Him from leaving them.

Verse ConceptsDawnHabitsSeeking ChristSolitudeCrowds SeekingLeaving

So, He entered one of the boats that belonged to Simon [i.e., Peter], and asked him to launch out a short distance from shore. Then He sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.

Verse ConceptsBoatsJesus As Our TeacherSitting To TeachChrist Teachingbelonging

When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon [Peter], “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch [of fish].”

Verse ConceptsAdventureDeep ThingsFishingNetsDeep SeasFish

"Rabbi," replied Peter, "all night long we have worked hard and caught nothing; but at your command I will let down the nets."

Verse ConceptsNothingFishingActing All NightFishSuccess And Hard Work

And they beckoned to their partners that were in the other ship, to come and help them; and they came, and filled both the ships, so that they were even sinking: and when Simon Peter saw it,

Verse ConceptsSinkingGroups Helpingpartnership

For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,

Verse ConceptsAmazement, Of Christ's MiraclesAstonishmentCatch Of Fish

and so were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon [Peter]. Jesus said to Simon, “Have no fear; from now on you will be catching men!”

Verse ConceptsInvitationsNetsPeter, The DiscipleFear, Of UnknownSoul WinnersFishingpartnership

Peter answering said, The Christ of God. But he straitly charged and commanded them,

Verse ConceptsChrist Concealing ThingsChrist's Orders

And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.

Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleBoothsThree Other ThingsBeware Of Your SpeechGood ActivityIgnorant Of Facts

So Peter and John went on, and found everything just as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

Verse ConceptsFinding Things

"Simon, Simon [i.e., Peter], Satan has earnestly requested the right to sift you like wheat. [Note: Grain was sifted by using a sieve-like device in which grain and particles of dirt and straw were shaken together, allowing the grain to fall through while the dirt and straw remained. This was an allusion to the agitating trials Peter was soon to endure, and survive].

Verse ConceptsBacksliding, Christian Examplesenemies, of believersSatan, As TempterSiftingApostasy, CauseSievingMen's OrdersSatanSatanic Hatred

but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”

Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofFaith, Growth Inenemies, of believersEdification, Examples OfRepentance, Nature OfSatan, As TempterCommunion Of SaintsLove Of Jesus, Examples OfIntercessory PrayerTurning To GodStrong Faith In ChristJesus Praying

Then a certain one of them struck the head priest's slave and sheared off his right ear. [Note: It was Peter who struck this man, whose name was Malchus. See John 18:10].

Verse ConceptsSevering Body Parts

Then a certain [servant] girl saw Peter sitting there in the light of the fire. As she stared at him she said, "This man was with Jesus, too."

Verse ConceptsSparklingLooking Intently At PeopleChrist With People On Earth

But Peter denied it, saying, "Woman, I do not [even] know Him."

Verse ConceptsNot Knowing About Christdenial

And Peter said, Man, I am not. And about one hour after, another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him, for he is a Galilean.

Verse ConceptsHourOne HourChrist With People On Earth

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